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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,587.94, 20,131.34 and 8,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,587.94, 20,131.34 and 8,621.76 is: 11,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,587.94 : 20,131.34 = 8,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,587.94/20,131.34 = 8,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,587.94x = 20,131.34 × 8,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,587.94x = 173,567,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,567,581.96/14,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.02

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